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The Lucknow Kayastha cuisine comes from the Ganga-Jamunitradition, bearing testament to the confluence of various empiresthat came to Lucknow. The cuisine is influenced by the Awadhi-Persian culture, and reflects the rich multicultural legacy ofLucknow. The recipes in this book are seasonal, sustainable, andsatisfying; using and celebrating local produce, meats andvegetables alike. Recipes that translate into every day food of thehighest standard. But also dishes that can be proudly served tothe most demanding of guests. For every non-vegetarian dish onthe table, there is a vegetarian counterpart, and vice versa. Thedishes rely on basic, easily available ingredients with easy-to-follow steps that can be replicated by novices and seasonedcooks alike. The dishes in a Lucknow Kayastha household aretempered and cooked with a gentle, restrained hand and ensuresthat the vegetable, the dal or the meat remains the star, and is notoverwhelmed by spice or overcooking. Bringing together taste,appearance, and nourishment, the recipes in this book woulddelight a contemporary nutritionist!